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Growing and Caring for Azaleas
November 14th, 2023 | Categories
Azaleas are perennial flowering shrubs in the same family as Rhododendrons for their shared characteristics. Azaleas, like rhododendrons, are very popular being found in many a British garden. The reason: they are a gorgeous plant with lots of interest! Most are evergreen with dainty leaves, giving interest all year round, though some are deciduous. Azaleas […]
Read MoreGrowing and Caring for Rhododendrons
November 6th, 2023 | Categories
Rhododendrons are one of the most popular flowering shrubs in the UK, and in many parts of the world. It’s easy to understand why with their dark green, long, leathery leaves, and wonderfully attractive often fragrant flowers that bloom in spectacular displays of reds, yellows, pinks, purples and white from spring to early summer. Many […]
Read MoreWhen to Plant Daffodil Bulbs for Spring Displays
October 20th, 2023 | Categories
When you think of spring, you think of Daffodils. When they appear with their vibrant yellow blooms, it’s a sure sign to all that spring has finally arrived. Daffodils grow equally well in the ground on their own, amongst busy beds, and grass, as they do in containers, and being perennial, they will come back […]
Read MoreHow to Get Rid of Moss in Your Lawn Easily
September 7th, 2023 | Categories
A green lawn is one of the goals for many homeowners and gardeners. Even if they don’t have a love of flowers and shrubs (yet) a good lawn is something many aspire to have. But there’s one culprit out there that can suffocate your lawn and stop grass from growing healthy. That culprit is moss. […]
Read MoreWhat Fertiliser do I Need for my Lawn?
September 1st, 2023 | Categories
A lush green, weed-free, healthy lawn is the perfect foil to lovely colourful flowers, shrubs, and trees in our gardens. However, it can be a bit of a battle at times getting it right. Just when you think you have, a dead patch can appear, or the general look of the lawn isn’t as green […]
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